GOOD VIBRATIONS CHICAGO

Cello

Lilianna Zofia Wosko is a versatile cellist who received her Master's in Music in Cello Performance from Roosevelt University Chicago College of Performing Arts Music Conservatory. She has performed with numerous ensembles, including the Illinois Philharmonic, Paderewski Symphony Orchestra, and Lira Ensemble, and served as principal cellist of the New North Shore Chamber Orchestra.

Lilianna's musical repertoire includes classical, jazz, new music, and international genres. She has been a member of diverse groups such as the Alama de Tango Ensemble, Tangata Ensable, Tomorrow Music Orchestra, Dolce String Quartet, and Star Gate Orchestra. She has also performed with the Chicago Harris Theater for Music and Dance and the Chopin Theatre.

An active participant in Chicago's music scene, Lilianna has collaborated with renowned artists including Kahil El Zabar, Mike Reed, Fred Lonberg-Holm, and Matt Ulery. She has recorded music for commercials, performed with Grazyna Auguscik, and released four solo albums. Lilianna can often be heard playing at various Chicago venues, from the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge to Constellation and Elastic Arts.

Back

Violin

Erica Carpenedo is an accomplished violinist who has toured Europe, the United States, and Asia as a soloist and chamber musician. She holds a BM degree from Conservatorio Giuseppe Tartini di Trieste and a Masters of Music degree from DePaul University in Chicago, where she studied on a full scholarship. Erica has been featured as a soloist with several orchestras, including the RGS Orchestra of Singapore and the College of Charleston Symphony Orchestra.

Throughout her career, Erica has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Maxim Vengerov, Janine Jansen, and Gidon Kremer, and performed under conductors like Riccardo Muti and Daniel Oren. She is a laureate of multiple competitions, including the MTNA Competition and the International Competition Premio Città di Padova.

Erica performs regularly with her string quartet, the Carpenedo Quartet, and collaborates with various ensembles across genres, from classical to jazz and Latin music. She is currently a violin teacher and chamber music coach at Merit School of Music and Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory.

Back

Viola

Erin Updegraff is a dedicated violist who began her musical journey at the age of 9 through her elementary school's orchestra program. She pursued her passion for music at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she majored in Business Administration while minoring in music. During this time, she studied viola under Rudolf Haken and performed with the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra and the Sinfonia da Camera.

Erin later earned her Master's degree in Viola Performance from DePaul University, studying with the late Rami Solomonow. In the Chicagoland area, she has performed with several esteemed ensembles, including the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, Northbrook Symphony, Park Ridge Civic Orchestra, Rockford Symphony, and Oistrakh Symphony.

For eleven years, Erin was a member of the Dolce Strings Ensemble, an all-female string quartet that focused on pop and rock music. This experience allowed her to explore diverse musical genres while fulfilling a lifelong dream. Outside of her professional pursuits, Erin enjoys spending time with her two young children, sharing her love of music and dance with them.

Back

Violin/Viola

Allison Zabelin is a multi-talented musician who began her violin journey at the age of four, inspired by Itzhak Perlman's appearance on Sesame Street. Allison earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, where she was awarded the Verna Townsend Music Award and Edward J. Krolic String Scholarship.

During her time at the University of Illinois, Allison studied viola under Grammy winner Masumi Rostad and held principal and section positions in the university's orchestras. She further honed her skills by obtaining a Master's Degree in Music Education from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago. She later expanded her musical repertoire to include viola, piano, and voice.

Currently, Allison teaches elementary and middle school orchestra in suburban Chicago. She maintains an active presence in the music community as both an orchestral and chamber musician. Allison's diverse musical background and educational expertise make her a valuable contributor to Chicago's vibrant music scene.

Back

Guitar

Samuel Mösching is a guitarist and composer who has performed internationally, including in the United States, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, England, and Argentina. He holds a Master's degree in Performance and Composition from the University of Lucerne. Samuel has headlined at prestigious venues such as the Blue Note and Lincoln Center in New York City, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and has been featured at festivals like Bonnaroo and the Chicago Jazz Festival.

Over the years, Samuel has collaborated with notable musicians including Mars Williams, Rusty Jones, Gerry Hemingway, and John Stowell. He has released several acclaimed albums, such as "Ethereal Kinks," "Up with the New Samuel Mösching Trio," and "Some Other Tree." Samuel's unique style, which blends elements of jazz, classical, and other genres, has earned him recognition from peers worldwide, with critics praising his "warm sound," "fluid and inventive playing," and "complexity as both a performer and composer.

Samuel is a recipient of the Friedl-Wald Scholarship in 2011 and the Prize of the City of Thun, Switzerland, in 2014. He currently performs with various ensembles, including Zeshan B & The Transistors, with whom he has appeared on national television shows like Late Night with Stephen Colbert.

Back